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John HingsbergenIt’s the time of year when people are either beginning holiday and summer travel or finalizing their plans. On this week’s Eastern Standard, we’ll discuss the Joys of Travel, in light of recent events and changes, especially in the airline industry.The 'Joy' of Travel on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/joy-travel-eastern-standard
106052 as http://weku.fmTue, 23 May 2017 17:13:15 +0000The 'Joy' of Travel on Eastern StandardJohn HingsbergenPresident Trump’s proposed federal budget includes a plan to zero-out funding for the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. On this week’s Eastern Standard, we’ll discuss what such cuts could mean for Kentucky.Defunding of Public Arts and Humanities on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/defunding-public-arts-and-humanities-eastern-standard
104040 as http://weku.fmTue, 11 Apr 2017 03:58:41 +0000Defunding of Public Arts and Humanities on Eastern StandardJohn HingsbergenWe’ve been hearing a lot about “fake news” and “alternative facts” lately. Some folks say these are symptoms of challenges to journalism. On this week’s Eastern Standard: Fake News and other Challenges to Journalism.Fake News and Challenges to Journalism on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/fake-news-and-challenges-journalism-eastern-standard
102824 as http://weku.fmTue, 14 Mar 2017 20:50:03 +0000Fake News and Challenges to Journalism on Eastern StandardJohn HingsbergenFebruary is Black History Month; and on this week’s Eastern Standard we’ll kick off the month with a discussion of African American achievements, heritage and culture in Kentucky.Celebration of Black History on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/celebration-black-history-eastern-standard
101049 as http://weku.fmTue, 31 Jan 2017 02:11:17 +0000Celebration of Black History on Eastern StandardJohn HingsbergenThe US abstention from a UN vote to halt Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem has renewed discussions about our nation’s role in relations between Israel and Palestine. On this week’s EST, we’ll discuss the issues with Kentucky scholars, former residents, and a former ambassador who have insight on the area..Israeli/Palestinian Conflict On Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/israelipalestinian-conflict-eastern-standard
99909 as http://weku.fmWed, 04 Jan 2017 02:49:54 +0000Israeli/Palestinian Conflict On Eastern StandardMarisa HempelAt this time of the year, we tend to focus on celebrations of our own religions or cultures. But the winter holidays can also bring people of differing backgrounds together. On this week’s EST, we’ll discuss ways to enjoy the “most wonderful time of the year” while including the traditions and customs of those unlike our own.Multicultural Celebration of the Winter Holidays on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/multicultural-celebration-winter-holidays-eastern-standard
98825 as http://weku.fmWed, 07 Dec 2016 16:33:21 +0000Multicultural Celebration of the Winter Holidays on Eastern StandardJohn HingsbergenWhat do the latest Ghostbusters, Spider-Man and Star Trek’s Mr. Sulu have in common? On this week’s Eastern Standard, we’ll be answering that question and others as we examine the increasing diversity in the media. We’re interested in your questions and comments before the show at wekueasternstandard@gmail.com. You can leave a voice message at 859-622-1657 or call in when you tune in for EST Thursday morning at 11:00 on 88-9 WEKU.Diversity in Media on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/diversity-media-eastern-standard
93287 as http://weku.fmThu, 28 Jul 2016 02:28:46 +0000Diversity in Media on Eastern StandardMarisa HempelIn the midst of the political conventions and other serious news, we’re running the other direction with this week’s Eastern Standard. Whether you are aware of it or not, Pokémon Go is taking over. We’ll discuss this new gaming fad that has both adults and kids alike chasing “pocket monsters” with their phones.Pokémon GO!es Mobile on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/pok-mon-goes-mobile-eastern-standard
92793 as http://weku.fmMon, 18 Jul 2016 14:45:06 +0000Pokémon GO!es Mobile on Eastern StandardMarisa HempelBookstores across the commonwealth, and elsewhere, continue a trend of closing their doors permanently or adapting to survive the times of E-readers. On this week’s Eastern Standard, the decline of print and books as we know it and the ways bookstore owners and libraries are altering their business models to survive this unfortunate trend.Decline of Print Media on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/decline-print-media-eastern-standard
92535 as http://weku.fmWed, 13 Jul 2016 14:21:06 +0000Decline of Print Media on Eastern StandardJohn HingsbergenDiane, of Wilmore, emailed us, ”I was so glad on Sunday, 6/12/16 to hear that the news stayed on the tragedy in Orlando and preempted the lame replay of Prairie Home Companion. I drive home from Berea to Lexington most Sunday afternoons and always tune to another channel to avoid the Prairie Home Companion.” Later in the week, in fact on Friday after the week’s detailed coverage from NPR, Susan, from Corbin, posted on Facebook, “"Enough already on the mass shootings.” Listener Pat emailed us after last Thursday’s Eastern Standard show, “Thanks for the very moving and informative broadcast about Parents of Murdered Children. I am constantly impressed by the very high "standard" of journalism on Eastern Standard and look forward to each new broadcast. Keep up the good work!” In response to out news story, Kentucky River Sweeps Cleans up in 18 Counties , an anonymous visitor to the website at WEKU.fm wrote, “They don't throw refrigerators in the river anymore because you can scrap themFeedback on Shooting Coverage, Eastern Standard, News Storieshttp://weku.fm/post/feedback-shooting-coverage-eastern-standard-news-stories
91538 as http://weku.fmMon, 20 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000Feedback on Shooting Coverage, Eastern Standard, News StoriesGrab your hat, gloves, and gardening spade. On this week's Eastern Standard: home gardening and urban farming in Kentucky with guests Ryan Quarles from the Department of Agriculture, Michelle Flannery from the Berea Urban Farm, Abby Adams with Sustainable Berea, and Ryan Koch of Lexington-based Seedleaf.Home Gardening and Urban Farming on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/home-gardening-and-urban-farming-eastern-standard
90834 as http://weku.fmWed, 01 Jun 2016 17:28:20 +0000Home Gardening and Urban Farming on Eastern StandardWEKUThursday is Saint Patrick's Day, meanwhile the Kentucky State House has declared March Irish Heritage month in the Commonwealth. On this week's Eastern Standard, we'll talk about Irish Heritage and history in Kentucky. Guests: Aidan Connolly - Chief Innovation Officer at Alltech, Inc. Nephew of Alltech's founder, Pearse Lyons. Aidan is an Irish National. Bill Enright ​ - President of the Bluegrass Irish Society and chairman of the Alltech Lexington St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival in Lexington for the last 37 years. His parents hail from Ireland, and moved to the area for work related reasons. Rory Harris - Technically British, and describes himself as a "Plastic Paddy," someone who aspires to be Irish, with Irish parents or otherwise associates themselves with Ireland. Moved here in 1990, working for a British company, and fell in love with the Lexington Area.Kentucky's Irish Heritage on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/kentuckys-irish-heritage-eastern-standard
87860 as http://weku.fmThu, 17 Mar 2016 17:17:32 +0000Kentucky's Irish Heritage on Eastern StandardJohn HingsbergenHere’s an email from Alan, presumably in the Prestonsburg area, “My wife and I have been consistent and faithful listeners and supporters of WEKU since our daughters attended EKU several years ago. WEKU, at 90.9 Hazard, has been part of our daily regimen for all that time." Alan continues, "As of late however, we have been unable to listen to the station because of poor reception. Has your Hazard transmitter gone down or is there some other problem? We would like to regain the channel and to once again become donating partners with the station.” We’ll be writing back directly to professor Alan with the information that we are moving forward with plans to replace the Hazard transmitter that failed last summer. We apologize that many listeners who were dependent on the 90.9 signal have not had access to it since about June. We’ve been operating at greatly reduced power but hope to get that station back to full strength this spring. As part of Thursday’s Eastern Standard show, we passedFeedback: Question from Hazard, Thanks for Socialism 'Ditty'http://weku.fm/post/feedback-question-hazard-thanks-socialism-ditty
87684 as http://weku.fmMon, 14 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000Feedback: Question from Hazard, Thanks for Socialism 'Ditty'John HingsbergenA guest on campus at Eastern Kentucky University will talk on the topic: “What If We Live Off Earth: Exploring our Future in Space.” On this week’s Eastern Standard, we’ll meet astronomer, educator and author Chris Impey. Professor Impey will be delivering a talk as part of the EKU Chautauqua Lecture Series. You’re welcome to join us for a “live” recording of the show at the Hummel Planetarium on the EKU Campus. To become part of the audience and have an opportunity to ask your question during the program, come to the planetarium by 9:00 am Wednesday February 3. The broadcast recording will begin at 10:00 am but there will be a special free planetarium show starting at 9:15 to serve as a "warm-up" for the Eastern Standard show. For more information, or to submit your question in advance, write to us at: wekueasternstandard@gmail.comEastern Standard Features Discussion of Our Future in Spacehttp://weku.fm/post/eastern-standard-features-discussion-our-future-space
85915 as http://weku.fmSun, 31 Jan 2016 02:54:02 +0000Eastern Standard Features Discussion of Our Future in SpacePerson: John HingsbergenThis year marks the 16th year of EKU’s Chautauqua lecture series, and this years theme is “What If? The series encourages speakers to engage our curiosity and explore possibilities, alternatives, and ideas, while thinking creatively about the future, in light of the past. On this week’s Eastern Standard we sat down with Erik Liddell, the Coordinator of this lecture series, and talked with him about this series so far. We’ll also have exclusive interviews with speakers from this year’s Chautauqua series, with our host John Hingsbergen. Guests: Erik Liddell ​ - Coordinator of the Chautauqua Lecture Series at EKU. This show includes exclusive interviews with: Dorothy Edwards, Helena Goscilo, Jack Gilbert, and Anthony Barnosky .Looking at Chautauqua's "What If?" Lecture Series on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/looking-chautauquas-what-if-lecture-series-eastern-standard
85416 as http://weku.fmMon, 18 Jan 2016 20:21:28 +0000Looking at Chautauqua's "What If?" Lecture Series on Eastern StandardJohn HingsbergenFrom the WEKU Listener Comment Line, “It has made me laugh and it has made me cry.” This listener, choosing to remain anonymous, says The Moth Radio Hour is “the most wonderful radio show” he’s ever listened to. “Hopefully, one day you can extend it longer than an hour because an hour is just not enough. I really, really like it,” he says.”Feedback: Listeners Like The Moth Radio Hour, Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/feedback-listeners-moth-radio-hour-eastern-standard
84406 as http://weku.fmMon, 21 Dec 2015 11:00:00 +0000Feedback: Listeners Like The Moth Radio Hour, Eastern StandardJohn HingsbergenKentucky governor-elect Matt Bevin has been vocal in his support for so-called "right-to-work" legislation. On this week's show, we'll discuss the issue as well as the role of labor unions in Kentucky. Send your questions, comments and personal stories before the show to: wekueasternstandard@gmail.com , post below or on the Facebook page . You can send a tweet @wekuest or leave a voicemail at 859-622-1657. Guests: Bill Londrigan - President of AFL-CIO Jim Waters - President of the Bluegrass InstitueRight to Work Laws on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/right-work-laws-eastern-standard
82688 as http://weku.fmMon, 09 Nov 2015 17:52:19 +0000Right to Work Laws on Eastern StandardJohn HingsbergenOn Thursday morning, Facebook visitor Peter posted, “Eastern Standard is interviewing a homeopathic doctor about the flu and vaccinations. Are you kidding me? Why not interview a faith healer while you're at it?” To which, Erik commented, “Not just a homeopath, a quantum nutritionist, whatever the hell that means.” That entire show is of course available at WEKU dot fm or downloadable as a podcast. Listener Lee, from Lexington, responded to Tuesday night’s election coverage… “A few minutes ago, you said you’d like to figure out how to improve voter turnout, that is increase it. In the early 1970’s, State Representative Larry Hopkins introduced a bill into the state legislature which would at least have doubled voter turnout. It required two things: First, on every ballot in the state of Kentucky controlled by the state of Kentucky which is everything except President and Vice President, “No preference” shall appear; Second, if “no preference” gains a plurality in any race, the electionFeedback on Homeopathic Doc on EST, Voter Turnouthttp://weku.fm/post/feedback-homeopathic-doc-est-voter-turnout
82654 as http://weku.fmMon, 09 Nov 2015 11:00:00 +0000Feedback on Homeopathic Doc on EST, Voter TurnoutJohn HingsbergenLast week’s Eastern Standard show featuring EKU’s President and emergency officials discussing the school’s reaction a threat posted in graffiti in a campus restroom received a lot of interest and attention. Here’s a note we received from university employee, Ann, “I wanted to let you know I enjoyed the radio program Eastern Standard with President Benson, Bryan Makinen , and Gary Folckemer . This is a great service that you provide, was very well-orchestrated, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will definitely listen more often.” An anonymous caller was not happy with the reduced power and numerous outages of the past few days for 88.5 WEKF. He left a voice message saying, “I could not listen to my shows that I look forward to, every weekend on Saturday.” We made some announcements about it and posted a message on Facebook about the fact that a tower crew was working at the site. When workers are on the tower, it’s necessary for us to cut power to protect them from the radiation of theFeedback: Thanks for Eastern Standard on Graffiti Threat, WEKF Disruptions, Centre Debatehttp://weku.fm/post/feedback-thanks-eastern-standard-graffiti-threat-wekf-disruptions-centre-debate
81510 as http://weku.fmMon, 12 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000Feedback: Thanks for Eastern Standard on Graffiti Threat, WEKF Disruptions, Centre DebateJohn HingsbergenEastern Kentucky University President Michael Benson joins us on this week’s Eastern Standard. or feel free to follow him on Twitter @EKUPrez Other guests include: Brian Makinen, EKU's Director of Public Safety and Risk. Gary Folckemer, Emergency Manager at EKU's department of Public Safety. Among the topics we’ll discuss the University’s Vision 2020 project, the Freshman Academy for Diverse Students, a pay raise for EKU employees and other issues. You’re welcome to send your question or comment before the show by email to wekueasternstandard at gmail dot com or at 859-622-1657. Or call in when you tune in for EST Thursday morning at 11:00 on 88.9 WEKU.EKU President Benson on Eastern Standardhttp://weku.fm/post/eku-president-benson-eastern-standard-1
81256 as http://weku.fmMon, 05 Oct 2015 01:00:16 +0000EKU President Benson on Eastern Standard